Relieving Principal : Kate Brace Phone— 6559 9261

Email—northhaven-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website—www.northhaven-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

NORTH HAVEN

PUBLIC SCHOOL

“THE FUTURE IS OURS”

Newsletter

19th November 2020 Term 4 Week 6 (Issue No.33)

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE NOMINEES – 2021 SCHOOL LEADERS Nominations for the 2021 School Captains and SRC have been finalised by Year 5 students. In this part of the process, Year 5 nominated peers to stand for election in the student leadership team. These students are currently preparing their speeches and will present them to the Year 5 cohort in Week 8. The final eight students will then be elected to present their speech to the whole school. Students in Years 3-5 and staff will then vote in Week 9. 2021 CLASSES As we start to draft possible classes for next year it is important that we work with accurate numbers. The unexpected movement of students, both in and away, will determine the outcome at the beginning of the year. If you know you are moving could you please let us know as soon as possible. If you are aware of families moving in to our zoned area please pass their details on to us or vice versa.

ZOOM MEETING FOR FAMILIES JOINING THE SCHOOL BAND IN 2021 On Wednesday 25th November, 2020 at 5:00pm we will be hosting a Zoom Webinar for families joining our Junior Band in 2021. This virtual meeting will provide an opportunity for information to be provided about all aspects of the NHPS Band Program, including fees, instruments, tutors, band etiquette, expectations, key dates through the year and the benefits of learning music. Notes with further information will be sent home to those people who have expressed an interest in attending. If you have not yet expressed an interest but would like to attend, please contact the school office. Kind regards, Kate Brace Relieving Principal

OUT OF UNIFORM

CRAZY HAIR & SOCK DAY Friday, 4th December

Friday, 4th December will be an out of uniform day to support Year 6 fundraising for

their end of year gift for the school.

Gold coin donation

No hairspray or coloured sprays to be brought to school

Wear closed in shoes (no sandals or thongs)

No midriff or singlet tops (for sun protection purposes)

CANTEEN OPENING DAYS

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday only

Students need to bring a packed

recess and lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS Wednesday morning 8.45 - 9.15 am Friday afternoon 2.45 - 3.15 pm Page 2

North Haven Public School Student Absence Note

My child _______________________________________ of class _______ was absent from school on the following date/s _______________________________________________________ for the following reason _____________________________________________________________________ Parent/Carer Signature : ____________________________ Date: ____________________________

Payments Due Now Stage 3 Beach Day NOW OVERDUE Swimming NOW OVERDUE Band Fees Terms 1-4 Band Fees NOW DUE

Letterland Fun Day Thursday 26th November

On Thursday, 26th November KD and K/1M will be participating in a Letterland Fun Day.

The children may come to school dressed as a Letterland character, eg Jumping Jim - jeans and a shirt, with some balls to juggle. Please don’t go to too much trouble with your child’s costume; a yellow hat and T-

shirt for Yellow Yoyo Man, black and white clothes would do for Zigzag Zebra. After a parade in the hall the children will be rotating through some fun activities for the morning. Unfortunately parent/carers are unable to attend this activity.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Mon 16th - Fri 27th November 10 Day Swimming School Thursday 26th November Kinder Letterland Fun Day Tuesday 1st December Year 7 Orientation Day CHHS Wednesday 2nd December Band Information Zoom Meeting 5pm Friday 4th December Out of Uniform - Crazy Hair & Sock Day Monday 7th December Year 6 Day Camp - Diamond Head Tuesday 8th December Year 6 Farewell Dinner

Library News Borrowing from our library will cease next week. Students are asked to please return their books over the next couple of weeks to ensure our resources are available and ready for borrowing next year. We ask all families to check with their children and return books as soon as possible. You can check the books on loan via OLIVER Library through the student portal. If any families have problems returning books please contact Mrs Eggins in the library. Thank you. Diane Eggins Teacher Librarian

Band News Continuing Band in 2021 Current band members wishing to continue in band in 2021 are asked to please return their Continuation Notification form to school as soon as possible. Junior Band 2021 Expression of Interest Expressions of interest are being taken for students who will be in primary in 2021 to join the Junior Band. Copies of the application form are available from the office for interested students. Forms should be returned by Friday, 27th November.

P&C FUNDRAISER CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

As in previous years the P&C will again be holding its’ annual Christmas Raffle. Tickets will be $1 per ticket and prizes will include an array of Christmas hampers. Raffle books will be sent home tomorrow. Prizes will be drawn on Presentation Day on Friday, 10th December. The P&C is looking for donations of non perishable pantry food or Christmas themed items so that we can make up some bumper hampers!! No alcohol please and all items should be sealed to comply with COVID guidelines. As a thank you from the P&C the class that brings in the most donations will have a class party/lunch, provided by the P&C. Let’s get those goodies rolling in …...

CLASS PLANNING FOR 2021 To assist us with our planning of classes for next year, would any family whose children will not be returning to North Haven Public School in 2021 please complete the form below and return to school.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM FOR YEAR 6 STUDENTS MOVING ONTO HIGH SCHOOL

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class Planning for 2021

My children will not be returning to North Haven Public School in 2021. Name : ___________________________ Class : _____ Name : ___________________________ Class : _____

Parent/Carer Signature : ___________________________ Date : __________________

VISION: North Haven Public School, in partnership with our community, promotes and provides a dynamic, future-focused learning environment fostering equity and excellence. Our school will deliver opportunities for every

student to become a successful learner and a caring, confident, creative individual.

SHARE TIME AWARDS

Playground Citizenship Awards—KANGA KIDS

Noah Wadley Lana Witcombe Jenna Pepperell

Lailah Hearne Nickita Wilkinson

Olive Hardman

K - 2 AWARDS

Student of the Week

Values Awards

Class Merit Awards

KD Remi Goodwin Alice Gray Genevieve Letchford Ashton Day

K/1M Karley Morgan Matilda Frisch Hendy McCarron Noah Wadley

1/2B Elliott Luke Ryan Winter Lucie McCudden Ruby Morris

1/2E Nixon Ray Sequoia Tobin Henry Gilbert Paris Lin

Band Musician of the Week

Junior Senior

Patrick Dale Akayla Bevan Luke Dante

Kaos Chaffey

Brylie Brooks Archie Geronimi

Ben Burton Beau Sanbrook

Stage 3 Photo Competition Winners

1st Matilda McCartney Zedda Ray 2nd Isla Wilkinson

Value of the Week

Freedom

Lost Property

We have been enjoying some wonderful weather recently and perhaps this has contributed to an increase in discarded jumpers, hats and drink bottles finding their way into lost property. Please ensure that all items are labelled and if your child’s school jumper is currently missing perhaps check there. Students may look through lost property for

missing belongings before school, at recess, lunchtime property box is located on the balcony near the reading room.and after school (not during class time). The lost All unlabelled items will be donated to our used clothing pool or a local charity shop. All unnamed drink bottles, containers and miscellaneous items will be thrown out at the end of term. These school holidays, please take time to check your child’s bags and ensure all of their items are clearly labelled. Please return to school any stray hats or jumpers that have mistakenly been taken home.